Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have raided a hotel along Baring Road in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, arresting five suspected criminals and recovering 26 mobile phones and other items.
spokesperson of Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Polycarp Oteh, confirmed the raid, adding that troops of Sector 1 OPEP, while on patrol, responded to a report of phone snatching at about 9pm on Nov. 6, 2026.
He said following the incident, the stolen phone was reportedly tracked to Prime House Hotel within the area, prompting the troops to conduct a raid on the facility.
Captain Oteh said the operation led to the arrest of five suspects identified as Tahir Suleiman, 25; Muhammed Ahmed, 25; Muhammed Labaran Haruna, 27; Yahya Yunusa, 20; and Aisha Mohammad, 22.
The suspects were reportedly found in possession of the tracked phone, while a further search led to the recovery of 26 mobile phones, 27 pouches, three MP devices, two earpods, an HP laptop, a knife and four power banks.
Our correspondent gathered that the vehicle belonging to the suspects was also towed to the headquarters of Sector 1 for a comprehensive search.
The suspects and recovered exhibits remain in custody of the army for further investigation and necessary action.
